Rev. Jane Quandt and other Inland religious leaders have heard too many stories of banks’ ill treatment of homeowners who have struggled and often failed to hang onto their houses. They are part of a growing group of clergy and congregants who are abandoning giant banks in favor of smaller community institutions to avoid taking part in what Quandt calls “institutional sin.” 3/25 PE, KURT MILLER/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
April 16, 2012
Play by the rules. That's what we're taught at a very young age - from board games to baseball. It's part of the American ethos that rewards go to those who work hard and play by the rules - rewards like home ownership, financial security and the American Dream.
March 30, 2012
A group of Riverside residents, some of whom have moved their accounts from big banks to smaller, local institutions, is urging the city to approve a “responsible banking” rule, and at least one council member said he’s ready to discuss it.
March 25, 2012
ICUC is planning a press conference for Monday at which Quandt will move her bank account from B of A to small community banks.
March 23, 2012
The foreclosure prevention & bank accountability committee of Riverside is organizing a 100 person visit city hall to ask the city to hold banks accountable: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y19j16sPbMg
05/23/2012 7 PM
Muchos padres y sus hijos están perdidos en como sobresalir académicamente, y ayuda financiera. Los líderes de ICUC están trabajando para construir el puente de información entre nuestras escuelas y nuestras familias.
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